Richard Yerkes Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Richard Yerkes (Walker, Iowa), born in Vinton, Iowa, who passed away on March 20, 2019, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Yerkes to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Yerkes and Geraldine Yerkes (Johnson); and his siblings, Rex, Melvin, Spencer Yerkes and Beth Lonergan.
He is survived by: his wife Lois of Walker; his children, Deborah Yerkes (Leon Ember) of Columbia, SC, David Yerkes (Jeanie Bickford) of Walker, Deanna Freeman (Bill) of Cedar Rapids, Darcy Duncalf (Kevin) of Long Grove, Jessica Neuendorf of LaPorte City, Jason Freeman (Wendy Schilb) of Cedar Rapids, Jamie Freeman of Cedar Rapids, Cole Duncalf of Long Grove, Jill Eisenzimmer (Carl) of Wilmington and Jenna Duncalf (Cory Tunneson) of New York, NY; and his brother Gale Yerkes of Waterloo. He is also survived by eight great-grandchildren.
